Compaq vs Dell as 3.12 server?

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From: Michael E. Goldstein
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 1996 00:00

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Folks,

A few months ago I ordered a Compaq Proliant 1500-100, with 4gb and
48mb to run as a 3.12 Netware server.  I intend to run about 100
simultaneous windows & mac clients.  I'm only using the server for
application sharing, no server-based databases or anything too
intensive.

Compaq has been unable to deliver the system, or anything remotely
resembling it.  They now claim a delivery date of May 30th.  I can't
wait until then and am thinking about switching the order to a Dell
SP-2.  The only difference seems to be that the Dell doesn't allow
hot-swapping of duplexed drives (because the scsi-backplane of the
hotswap unit can't be split like the compaq.)

Has anyone else compared these two systems?  Does anyone have
experience with both Dell and Compaq and have a preference for one or
the other.  Is the Compaq worth waiting for?  The prices on the two
systems are virtually identical for similar configuration.

Please reply via email:  goldstn@polaris.umpi.maine.edu  I'll
summarize for the list if there is interest.

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From: goldstn@polaris.umpi.maine.edu (Michael E. Goldstein)
Subject: Compaq vs Dell as 3.12 server?
Date: 1996/04/24
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